Mr. Greens Produce expands into Atlanta market

Mr. Greens Produce, a distributor of produce and specialty food items to the foodservice industry, says it has acquired Parishables Food Service, facilitating its entry into the Atlanta market and expanding the service capabilities of both companies.

Founded more than 20 years ago, the Atlanta-based Parishables Food Service specializes in distributing fresh produce and dairy throughout Georgia. The company was owned by Jason Hartwell and Tommy Bullington.

"Jason and the entire Parishables team have done an outstanding job establishing Parishables as a leading produce distributor in Atlanta,” Nick Politis, CEO of Mr. Greens Produce, said in a news release. “Their commitment to prioritizing quality and service directly aligns with the values that have driven the growth of Mr. Greens. We are excited to partner with the Parishables team to broaden the reach and presence of Mr. Greens across Georgia."

Mr. Greens Produce, which offers deliveries every day of the year, said entering the Atlanta market helps it tap into a dynamic culinary hub known for its diverse food scene and thriving restaurant industry.

"Mr. Greens has so much to offer the customer. There is a wide variety of different items that Parishables previously did not offer. These items include, but are not limited to, exotic cheeses, oils, spices, dry goods, and just about any specialty produce item that you can imagine,” Harwell said. “We have great customers and it's exciting to offer them more than just produce. We are also looking forward to being able to offer Sunday deliveries to our current customers, and we believe that offering that seventh day may make a world of difference in the acquisition of new business.”